Whittingham Close, Ashington, NE63 8XX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE63 8XX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	54.3%	1.3%	51.0%	3.3%
Male	47%	45.7%	-1.3%	49.0%	-3.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NE63 8XX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.9%	18.4%	-1.5%	37.9%	-19.5%
Married: Opposite sex	68.1%	66.4%	-1.7%	44.2%	22.2%
Separated	2.4%	2.2%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	4.8%	4.9%	0.1%	9.1%	-4.2%
Widowed	4.8%	8.1%	3.3%	6.1%	2.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44%	41.2%	-2.8%	48.4%	-7.2%
Good health	38.6%	37.8%	-0.8%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	14.1%	15.3%	1.2%	12.7%	2.6%
Bad health	3.4%	3.8%	0.4%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.4%	12.5%	2.1%	18.2%	-5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.1%	7.6%	-5.5%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.7%	12.1%	-0.6%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	8%	2.8%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	19.6%	6.1%	16.9%	2.7%
Degree or Similar	39%	37.1%	-1.9%	33.8%	3.3%
Other	6%	3.1%	-2.9%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1%	0%	-1.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	98%	98.5%	0.5%	81.4%	17.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.3%	98.5%	1.2%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0%	-1.0%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	98.5%	1.2%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	9.8%	-9.4%
2-5 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.2%	76.7%	14.5%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
No passport held	7.3%	13.5%	-6.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.6%	37.2%	-11.6%
Christian	71.4%	46.2%	25.2%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Whittingham Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whittingham Close was 30.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.3% lower than the Ashington Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Whittingham Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Ashington Central and the 352nd lowest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 122.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NE63 8XX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Whittingham Close are based on 94 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wansbeck.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Whittingham Close, Ashington, NE63 8XX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE63 8XX

Average Price
£318,587

Semi-Detached
£246,760

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£323,484

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whittingham Close

Average Price
£346,910

Semi-Detached
£295,453

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£351,697

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whittingham CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 Whittingham Close, Ashington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2026-02-20	£270,000
44 Whittingham Close, Ashington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-11-28	£288,319
42 Whittingham Close, Ashington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-12-13	£274,669
12 Whittingham Close, Ashington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-12-09	£290,516
22 Whittingham Close, Ashington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2024-11-11	£104,826

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE63 8XX

Employment

NE63 8XX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE63 8XX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Full-Time Employee	67
Part-Time Employee	37
Student (economically inactive)	8
Self-Employed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	38
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	24
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Construction	12
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Education	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hirst North Nursery School Second Avenue , NE63 0AX	- not rated	1,685 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ringway Primary School Ringway , Guide Post NE62 5YP	3out of 4	809 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stakeford Primary School East Ford Road , Stakeford NE62 5TZ	3out of 4	1,124 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bothal Primary School Wansbeck Road , NE63 8HZ	4out of 4	1,157 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mowbray Primary School Stakeford Lane , Guide Post NE62 5HQ	- not rated	1,382 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hawthorn Church of England Controlled First School Norham Road , NE63 0LF	- not rated	1,548 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashington High School Green Lane , NE63 8DH	- not rated	830 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH	3out of 4	830 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hirst High School Lichfield Close , NE63 9RX	- not rated	2,678 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	2out of 4	2,806 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlingtonshire Community High School Palace Road , NE22 7DS	- not rated	4,384 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Guide Post Middle School Stakeford Lane , Guide Post NE62 5HQ	- not rated	1,362 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bothal Middle School High Market , NE63 8NT	- not rated	1,548 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashington Hirst Park Middle School Third Avenue , NE63 9BE	- not rated	2,031 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashington Alexandra Middle School Second Avenue , NE63 9HB	- not rated	2,318 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR	- not rated	2,471 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northumberland College College Road , NE63 9RG	- not rated	1,959 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ	4out of 4	1,445 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF	- not rated	1,628 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buzz Learning Independent Specialist School 8 Esther Court , Wansbeck Business Park NE63 8AP	- not rated	1,696 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rosewood Independent School Ardlea, Station Road End , NE61 6DR	- not rated	1,701 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Riverbank School Seaton Colliery , NE63 0XL	- not rated	2,287 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Riverside Pantry	Riverside Park Caravan Site, Ashington		817 yd
Ashington Academy	Green Lane, Ashington		831 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Block & Tackle	Blackthorn Way, Fallowfield	573 yd
Half Moon Inn	Stakeford	1,023 yd
Cherry Tree Bar & Grill	Riversdale Avenue, Stakeford	1,077 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chinchilla Pizzeria at Sabah's Place	133-135 Ashington Drive, Stakeford	795 yd
Ruby Cantonese Takeaway	131 Ashington Drive, Stakeford	795 yd
Dilshad Tandoori	125 Ashington Drive, Stakeford	795 yd
Kielder 2 Fish Bar	93 Leander Avenue, Stakeford	891 yd
Kielder Fish Bar	24-26 Kielder Drive, Ashington	1,079 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ashington Academy GREEN LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	832 yd
Peoples Park	grass pitches	1,030 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	43.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.99 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.